HSE Manager

Are you an experienced Health, Safety & Environmental professional looking for a role where you can make a real impact?

I are working with an established fresh produce business supplying leading supermarket and processing customers through modern production facilities and distribution operations. Due to continued growth, they are looking for a proactive HSE Manager to lead and develop safety, environmental and sustainability standards across the site.

The Role

This is a hands-on position where you will be responsible for driving a positive safety culture, ensuring compliance and leading continuous improvement across the operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing and delivering the site Health & Safety improvement plan.
• Completing audits, inspections and risk assessments (including COSHH, PUWER, DSE and manual handling).
• Leading accident, incident and near-miss investigations.
• Delivering HSE training, toolbox talks and safety briefings.
• Managing contractor compliance, permits to work and RAMS reviews.
• Maintaining HSE records, reporting and compliance standards.
• Supporting environmental and sustainability initiatives.
• Managing and developing the Health & Safety Advisor.

About You

We are looking for someone with a strong background in fresh produce, food manufacturing, FMCG or a similar production environment .

You will have experience operating in a fast-paced manufacturing setting, with the confidence to engage with teams at all levels and drive positive change.

You will ideally have:

• 4+ years' experience in Health & Safety within manufacturing/production.
• NEBOSH National General Certificate (or working towards Level 6 Diploma).
• Affiliate IOSH membership (working towards Cert IOSH).
• Experience delivering HSE training and completing risk assessments.
• Knowledge of environmental and sustainability practices would be advantageous.
• Strong communication, organisational and influencing skills.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious HSE professional to join a successful fresh produce business and play a key role in improving safety standards, culture and performance.

If this sounds like you please feel free to apply. You can also drop me a copy of your CV to View email address on jobs.foodmanufacture.co.uk.